Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
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Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Long slender
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Ukiuki, uki
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Ukiuki
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Ukiuki
In French
Millefeuille
Ukiuki
In Spanish
La milenrama
Ukiuki
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
milefólio
Ukiuki
In Polish
krwawnika
Ukiuki
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Ukiuki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of Yarrow and Ukiuki
Season and care of Yarrow and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Ukiuki season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Ukiuki is while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Ukiuki is .
Yarrow and Ukiuki Physical Information
Yarrow and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Ukiuki height is - and width -. The color specification of Yarrow and Ukiuki are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Ukiuki
Care of Yarrow and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.